To provide the City of Whittier with funding available to hire/retain police officers to reduce crime/gangs/drugs/graffiti; reduce 911 response times; address homelessness; increase neighborhood/park/business patrols; maintain streets, sidewalks, parks, senior services, afterschool programs, and provide general services shall the measure establishing a three-quarter cent sales tax be adopted, providing approximately $6,375,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring independent audits, all funds locally controlled?
2, Los Angeles County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 57.2% yes, 42.8% no (21,055 votes cast)
AI-generated plain-language summary
This measure established a 0.75% sales tax in Whittier to generate approximately $6.375 million annually for police services, infrastructure maintenance, social programs, and general city services. The tax requires independent audits and remains in effect until repealed by voters.